June 1: New exhibits on view during First Friday Art Walk

June 1 - Inspired by world renowned artist Edward Hopper, students at Murray Middle School have created a 30-foot long mural installation at Gas Full Service Restaurant, 9 Anastasia Blvd., just over the Bridge of Lions on the island. The public is invited to view the mural.

New exhibits open in more than 20 area galleries from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of each month. The art walk is sponsored by Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA). Go to artgalleriesofstaugustine.com.

ART WALK MUSIC

June 1: Identical twins Alice Griffin Walker and Becky Griffin Ramsey will duet on the Casavant pipe organ and historic Steinway piano at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place, downtown St. Augustine. The duo has performed in Europe, Canada, Mexico and throughout the U.S. They will showcase the music of Samuel Wesley, Charles Callahan, J. S. Bach, Paul Manz, Henri Mulet and others. The free event is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken at the end of the recital to support the musical efforts of the artist/artists.

Art exhibits opening June 1:

UPTOWN ST. AUGUSTINE

Abbott Tract Artists, 31 San Marco Ave., 829-2934: Original art by Northeast Florida artists will be on view through the month.

WEST AUGUSTINE

233 West King, 233 W. King St.: Two young painters will be featured in June — Brittany Acocelli and Carolyn Porras.

Gifts for Living, 215 W. King St., 824-9513: Local artists will feature new works.

Jackson’s Garage Bar, 223 W. King St., 215-0665: Local art and live music will be available during the art walk.

Present Moment Organic Market and Cafe, 226 W. King St., 827-4499: Local art and outdoor dining will be available throughout the evening.

Space: Eight, 228 W. King St., 829-2838 or 800-826-4649: Atlanta artist Shawn Thurston will be in the gallery during the art walk. This internationally recognized artist will display a collection of his creations during the month. Music and refreshments will be served during the meet-the-artist reception.

KING STREET

Anastasia Books, 81 C King St., 827-0075: Local books and art will be featured.

Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King St., 825-4577: A new collection of fine art paintings by artist Sam Kates will be on view through the month. A meet-the-artist reception will be from 5 to 9 p.m. June 1 during the art walk.

The Courtyard Gallery, 75 King Street, Ste. 123, in the Lightner Museum courtyard, 599-8522: Fine art will be on view.

57 Treasury, 144-1 King St., 827-1707: “Distant Thunder.” “Sundance” and a cast of others are abstract paintings by local artist Mary Lou Gibson. They are inspired by nature’s invitation to the creative process. The exhibit opens from 5 to 9 p.m. June 1 and will be on view through July.

James Coleman Signature Gallery, 65 King St., 829-1925: View fine art by former Disney background artist James Coleman. The gallery is in the Casa Monica Hotel.

The Market on Granada, 6 Granada St., 823-9704: More than 15 area artists display artwork at this location including fine art paintings, photography, sculpture and more.

Remax Coast2Coast Properties Inc., 93 King St., 810-2293: Jacksonville artist Laurel Dagnillo will feature a collection of original oil paintings. A performance by the Blue Lotus group also will take place during the opening reception on June 1. The group performs folkloric/traditional as well as modern Egyptian, fusion and American tribal styles.

Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King St., 829-0065: The gallery will feature more than 250 local and national artists.

Taylor & Taylor, PA, 125-B King St., 687-1630: Susan Carr will feature a collection of new art this month.

Anchor Boutique, 210 Saint George St., 808-7078, www.anchorboutique.com: Jewelry designers Deanna Ashley and Claire Summers Buck will feature new creations. Ashley is an independent artist working in found objects, gemstones and natural materials. Buck works in brass, copper and silver, designing and fabricating each individual piece. Live music by the Dewars will be featured, along with free drinks.

Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., on the Flagler College campus, 826-8530: Visiting Artists Mark and Phillip Estlund will show “Born of the Sun,” an exhibition of recent individual works — as well as a newly-produced collaborative piece — from the brothers. The show will be on view through June 22.

Metalartz Gallery, 58 Hypolita St., 824-6322: Celebrating 13 years, this gallery will feature new mermaid sculptures by metal artist Martha McKinley Murphy and metal works by local craftsman Joe Albright.

Sara’s Crepe Café, 100 St. George St., www.SarasCrepeCafe.com: Paintings created by a Russian artist Andriyesh Bukov will be on view during the art walk.

St. Augustine Photographic Art, 35 Hypolita St., corner of Hypolita and St. George Streets, 819-9512, www.getyourphotosoncanvas.com: View scenes of St. Augustine on canvas.

Tripp Harrison Studio & Gallery, 22 Cathedral Place, 824-3662: The gallery will be open during the art walk, with Tripp Harrison originals on view.

Womar Glass and Art, 100 Saint George St.: Paintings created by Polish artist Marek Morzynski will be on view, along with demonstrations by local glass artists.

AVILES STREET

AMIRO, 9C Aviles St. amiroartandfound.com, 824-8460: Celebrate the one-year anniversary of this gallery from 5 to 9 p.m. June 1.

Aviles Gallery, 11 C Aviles St., 823-8608: Well known artist and designer Suzanne Strock brings new paintings of favorite Italian and St. Augustine scenes, while Zachary Havas, formally from Paris and new to the gallery, will show his unique watercolors and pen and ink drawings of architectural elements and old cars.

P.A.St.A. Fine Arts Gallery, 214 Charlotte St., pastafineartsgallery.com, 824-0251: Artist Pat Hitchcock will exhibit “Ode to Leo” during June, a series of paintings of Leo, a horse Hitchcock has owner for nice years. This family pet has been the subject of many paintings. A meet-the-artist reception will be from 5 to 9 p.m.

Plum Gallery, 9 Aviles St., 825-0069: Works by Angelika S. Luginbuhl, John Beard and Rebecca Mutz, as well as the works of proprietors Susanna Richter-Helman and Karen Sheridan will be on view.

St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., 824-2310, www.staaa.org: “Fish Tales,” a whimsical art show with original paintings by Don Trousdell, will be on view through the month. The exhibit features Florida fresh and saltwater fish. A meet-the-artist reception will be from 5 to 9 p.m. June 1. The show will run through June.

Inspired by world renowned artist Edward Hopper, students at Murray Middle School have created a 30-foot long mural installation at Gas Full Service Restaurant, 9 Anastasia Blvd., just over the Bridge of Lions on the island. The public is invited to view the mural.